Overview

Fordham University is a University institution located in Bronx, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Undergraduate Admission, Duane Library
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY  10458
United States

Contact Dr. Patricia Peek
Dean of Undergraduate Admission/ AVP
Email: peek@fordham.edu
Phone: 718-817-3706
Fax: 718-367-9404

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Chinese Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Real Estate	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Comparative Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Medieval And Renaissance Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

46,275

Applied

26,980

Accepted

9,904

Enrolled

Female Admissions

29,476

Females Applied

18,192

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

16,799

Males Applied

8,788

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.67

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Applicants are encouraged to review The Office of Undergraduate Admission's "What We're Looking For" page. www.fordham.edu/undergraduate-admission/apply/what-were-looking-for/

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 1st	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	686	650	730
SAT Math	694	650	750
ACT Composite	32	30	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

56,920

Private

Fees

1,547

Full-time student fees

24,650

Room & board

16,570

Room only

Financial Aid

38,529

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,486

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,223

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,343

Avg. Loan Aid

19,379

Avg. Grant Aid

30,266

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,904

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.32%
Black or African American	5.12%
White or Caucasian	52.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	12.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.72%
Other	0.73%

Gender

Male (40.84%)

Female (59.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	48%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
President's Ball, Homecoming Weekend and Spring Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
United Student Government, Commuting Student Association, Residence Hall Association, Ambassador Program (Admission Department Student Tour Guides) and Campus Activities Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

1,778

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 733

Part-time - 1,045

Male - 957

Female - 821